Two groups have sued to block public school authorities from expressing their opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand state authority over independent charter schools.
Georgia law bars spending public money on campaigns. The question is whether that extends to a public official's time and travel. State Superintendent John Barge continues to publicly state his opposition to the amendment, while Gov. Nathan Deal continues his public support.
There is a long history of Georgia's leaders mixing it up in referendum debates.
Gov. Zell Miller won passage of a lottery amendment in 1992. Gov. Sonny Perdue pushed for a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in 2004. And Deal earlier this year urged voters to back a tax hike for transportation projects.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:48:59 GMT
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.Spartacus, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in his handler's patrol car. Authorities later
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:42 GMT
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:53:05 GMT
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
